It’s a Good Time to Get Your Game on Along the Mississippi Coast
As the summer sets along the Gulf Coast and family minivans beat a hasty retreat for the school year, coastal Mississippi nightlife comes alive with the sound of shuffling cards, slot machine payoffs, and even some classic rock legends. Patti Labelle, Chicago, Ginuwine, Marshall Tucker Band, and the coast’s the Chee Weez and DJ Hyphee are all on tap with shows through late summer and fall. This casino round-up kicks off with one resort from the top NW corner of the state in the Delta, but ultimately reveals how dense the cluster of fun gaming options is along Mississippi beaches. – Editor
The state of Mississippi has always had a relatively progressive attitude toward gambling, with the location boasting far more commercial casino resorts than similar southeastern states.
Not only this, but Mississippi was also one of the first states to launch sports betting after the decision to overturn the PAPSA legislation in May 2018. Sure, state law only currently allows online gameplay while on-site at a licensed brick-and-mortar gambling facility, but this could change at some point in the future.
Here are some of the best locations and reasons why they’re so popular.